I’ve included a poem about drug and alcohol addiction in adolescents for today’s post. I think this poem really captures the pain an addict faces each and every day. Sadly, the struggle quickly moves beyond an adolescent’s ability to control it. For example, many teenagers start out with trying drugs just to have fun. However, their brains develop tolerance. As a result, before they know it, they have become addicted. You usually notice it before they are willing to admit it. In fact, sometimes you notice it before they realize it. Whatever the progression, it’s scary and it’s heartbreaking.
© Cody
Published on September 2008
Lost
Another day of life by the drop.
I pray to lord, help me stop.
I awake in pain, feeling shame.
Knowing soon again I’ll play the game.
For the brief second with my self.
Before I walk over to that shelf.
I stop and think of all the things I do.
And the people I hurt while drinking booze.
I grip the bottle o’ so tight.
I won’t let go until the night.
All these thoughts rush through my head.
Loves and pride and things I once said.
I know it’s from the former me.
The one that can no longer be.
It hits me hard, I cannot cope.
So drink until I start to choke..
Day to day, I live like this.
High to high and kiss to kiss.
I hope one day, the drunk will let me out.
And never again will I drink and shout.
Until that time I’ll drown and hate.
I just hope that’s not my final fate.
Source: http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/drinking-into-the-night#ixzz3yJVqW9Wy
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As noted above, drug addiction and alcohol abuse in teenagers imprisons them. Consequently, if your teen is struggling with drug use, please get them help. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as “just stopping.” It’s a huge and tormenting challenge to become and remain sober.
Helping teens grow and families improve connection,
Lauren Goodman, MS, MFT
